Gavin Brindley's OT Goal Lifts Avalanche Past Canucks
Gavin Brindley scored 1:08 into overtime, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night. Brindley carried the puck into the Vancouver zone and took a shot on goaltender Kevin Lankinen, who failed to control the rebound. Brindley then tapped the puck between Lankinen's legs, securing Colorado's first win in six games that went beyond regulation.
Key Performances and Stats
- Nathan MacKinnon contributed two goals and three assists.
- Artturi Lehkonen scored twice.
- Valeri Nichushkin added two assists.
- Goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 29 shots in his second start of the season.
MacKinnon recorded at least four points for the second consecutive night, extending his NHL lead with 29 points and 14 goals. The Avalanche have won five of their last six games and earned points in every contest during that stretch.
Vancouver Canucks' Effort
- Jake DeBrusk, Drew O'Connor, Kiefer Sherwood, and Linus Karlsson each scored for Vancouver.
- Kevin Lankinen made 27 saves, but the Canucks lost for the first time in five games that went past regulation this season.
Notable Moments
MacKinnon opened the scoring for Colorado at 6:41 of the first period with a one-timer off a pass from Nichushkin. Less than two minutes later, he scored again with a wrist shot, marking his 381st career goal—one more than Peter Stastny, placing MacKinnon third in Avalanche franchise history behind Joe Sakic (625) and Michel Goulet (456).
"MacKinnon gave the Avalanche a 1-0 lead at 6:41 of the first when he scored on a one-timer off a pass from Nichushkin. MacKinnon scored his second of the night just 1:29 later."
This victory strengthens Colorado's position as a leading contender this season.
Author’s summary: Gavin Brindley’s overtime goal capped a strong offensive showing by the Avalanche, led by MacKinnon’s record-breaking performance, securing a key win over the Canucks.
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